| Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 431 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Introduction to complex systems -- Probability and random processes -- Scaling -- Networks -- Evolutionary processes -- Statistical mechanics and information theory for complex systems -- The future of the science of complex systems? -- Special functions and approximations |
| Summary |
Complex systems are everywhere. Ecosystems, financial markets, traffic, the economy, the internet and social media are complex systems. This textbook summarizes our understanding of complex systems and the methodological progress made over the past 20 years in a clear, structured, and comprehensive way |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 407-424) and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on December 10, 2018) |
| Subject |
Social systems -- Mathematical models
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Social sciences -- Mathematical models
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System theory.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Methodology.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- General.
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System theory
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Social sciences -- Mathematical models
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Social systems -- Mathematical models
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Hanel, R. A., author
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Klimek, Peter, 1982- author.
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| ISBN |
9780191861062 |
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0191861065 |
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9780192555076 |
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0192555073 |
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